Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism

DBEDT released its first quarter 2019 Statistical and Economic Report today. In this report, DBEDT kept its projection on Hawaii economic growth unchanged from its fourth quarter 2018 projection.

Hawaii State Energy Office — Electrify America has selected Honolulu as one of 18 metropolitan areas to receive investment in electric vehicle DC fast chargers as part of the second phase of the organization’s National Zero Emissions Vehicle Investment Plan.

Hawaii State Energy Office — Hawaii has been named one of 16 states to represent the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners and the National Association of State Energy Officials on a joint task force.

Office of Planning — The Office of Planning’s Coastal Zone Management Program (OP-CZM) announces the release of its final report: Assessing the Feasibility and Implications of Managed Retreat Strategies for Vulnerable Coastal Areas in Hawaii

Office of Planning — The Office of Planning’s Coastal Zone Management Program (OP-CZM) has begun developing comprehensive high resolution probabilistic Tsunami Design Zone (TDZ) maps for the Island of Oahu.

Hawaii State Energy Office — For calendar year 2018 and beyond, taxpayers claiming Hawaii’s renewable fuels production tax credit (RFPTC) will be subject to several revised requirements.

DBEDT released a report today which analyzes the impact of international students on Hawaii’s economy.

DBEDT released its fourth quarter 2018 Statistical and Economic Report today. In this report, DBEDT revised its projection on Hawaii's economic growth downward to 1 percent for 2018.

Opening revenue and creativity channels for Hawaii’s musicians, Creative Lab Hawaii (CLH) is proud to announce four finalists from its 2018 Music Immersive program will attend TAXI Road Rally.

DBEDT launched the 2019 Hawaii State Trade Expansion Program (HiSTEP), a comprehensive program designed to assist Hawaii small businesses to increase their exports.